From KSD Studio Monitors

The KSD Mainmaster consists of the KSD A500 paired with the KSD B500 Subextension, configured with a proprietary support stand, and presents the ultimate monitoring solution tailored for all stages of the recording, mixing, and mastering process. It combines high-performance features with innovative technology to deliver pulse-accurate, time-correct playback across all sound levels, even in large control rooms. Featuring a dual 10″ sub-chassis and dedicated 3″ dome driver, the KSD Mainmaster offers extreme resolution and tonal precision. The horn-supported high frequencies create a wide, distortion-free sweet spot, ensuring exceptional clarity and dynamic sound reproduction.

Left and Right units available with either Natural Cherry or Black front panels.

Key Features

  • Proprietary FIRTEC™ Technology: Employs patented phase-linear FIRTEC system filters for timely and accurate sound reproduction across the entire frequency range.

  • High-Resolution Audio: Equipped with a dual 10” sub-chassis and 3” dome driver for superior midrange resolution, complemented by a horn-supported high-frequency design that ensures low-distortion output and a broad sweet spot.

  • Flexible Installation Options: Can be configured as an open field setup or as a wall-mounted system, offering high power reserves and accurate sound reproduction.

  • Comprehensive Control Features: Compatible with the optional KSD-RC, which provides access to six fully parametric filters for precise adaptation to any studio environment.

  • Optimal Power Design: Features three 250 W RMS PWM power amplifiers with a converter-free connection, minimizing converter losses and enhancing overall sound resolution and clarity.

  • Tonal Neutrality and Accuracy: Designed for use in all professional production stages, ensuring tonal neutrality and exact timing for critical listening tasks.

Low-Distortion Performance: The system’s amplifiers and power supplies are engineered to produce extremely low-distortion playback, ensuring the highest fidelity in sound reproduction.

 

  • Type: 3-way main monitor for free field and wall installation

  • Signal Processing: Analog In: +4dBV; Digital In: AES3 32-192 KHz fs; in FPGA in 24 Bit ADC/DAC FIRTEC™

  • Features: Subtraction Xover, Limiter, 6 User EQ curves, High & Low Shelving, Delay, Gain

  • Drivers: 1″ compression driver on 80°x60° horn, 3″ dome midrange driver, 4 pcs. 10″ high performance bass chassis

  • Power Amplifiers: >750W/250W/200W

  • SPL (max): >124/>132 dB peak

  • Frequency Response: 24 – 22000 Hz

  • Weight: 80kg

  • Finish Options: Front available in Natural Cherry or Black

Free 3-Year Warranty

Sound Pure stands behind our products. Free three-year warranty on this item. Coverage exclusions live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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Returns

This item is not eligible for the Try-Before-You-Buy 48-hour audition. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.

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